Guide to Canes Stanley Cup parade: How to get there, parking, route, map and more
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- Parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at Hillsborough and St. Mary’s streets.
- Five city-owned parking decks are being offered free during the celebration.
- Parade route: Hillsborough to Salisbury, to Morgan, to Fayetteville, ending at Davie.
Thousands of Triangle families will descend on Raleigh on Saturday, June 20, to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes’ historic win — and possibly catch a glimpse of the 34.5-pound Stanley Cup.
Here’s what you need to know to pull off a smooth day downtown, including free parking, viewing spots, the parade route and the TV backup plan if you decide it’s easier to stay home in pajamas.
When & where is the Raleigh Stanley Cup parade?
The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Hillsborough and St. Mary’s street on the west side of downtown Raleigh. From there, it travels east through the heart of downtown, skirts the State Capitol and ends at the end of Fayetteville Street, where a rally at City Plaza will follow with players, coaches and team guests.
Route for the Hurricanes championship celebration parade
The parade follows a compact path through downtown, The News & Observer previously reported.
- Starts at Hillsborough Street and St. Mary’s Street
- Travels east on Hillsborough toward the State Capitol
- Turns right on Salisbury Street
- Turns left on Morgan Street
- Turns right on Fayetteville Street
- Ends at Davie Street, where the rally takes place at City Plaza
Where is free parking for Stanley Cup parade
The city of Raleigh is offering five city-owned parking decks for free during the celebration:
- Cabarrus Street Deck: 436 S. Salisbury St.
- Moore Square Deck: 233 S. Wilmington St.
- Wilmington Street Station Deck: 117 S. Wilmington St.
- City Hall Parking Deck: 201 W. Morgan St.
- City Center Deck: 429 S. Wilmington St.
All five decks are within easy walking distance of the parade route along Fayetteville Street. The Moore Square, Wilmington Street and City Center decks put you closest to the rally area at City Plaza. The City Hall deck on West Morgan is closer to the middle of the parade route. Arrive early. These decks will fill up fast, especially the closer ones.
If you have a stroller or wheelchair, the walk from any of these decks to Fayetteville Street is flat and on sidewalks, generally three to six blocks depending on the deck.
On Thursday, Gov. Josh Stein announced that all state parking decks and lots, including those for employees, also will be free. Those lots are:
- Lot 25: 199 W. Peace Street
- Lot 48: 500 Vaughn Court
- Deck 64: 413 N. Salisbury St.
- Deck 76: 415 N. Salisbury St
- Deck 75: 333 N. Salisbury St.
- Lot 3: 413 N. Wilmington Street
- Lot 34: 207 E. North Street
- Deck 77: 120 W. Edenton St.
- Lot 20: 227 E. Edenton St.
- Lot 18: 101 N. Wilmington St.
How to go to the parade by bus
To ease congestion, fans are also encouraged to use GoRaleigh and GoTriangle from Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill for transit. The fare is $2.50 for a day pass, and riders can pay by cash on the bus or by downloading the UMO app to set up an account and pay via the app.
Click here to learn more about transit options in Raleigh.
How to go to the parade by Uber or Lyft
If you decide to pass on finding your own parking, organizers have also suggested using rideshares to get downtown. It’s helpful to schedule your ride in advance to save money and avoid surge pricing. Depending on where you’re leaving from, it can cost anywhere from $16 (North Raleigh) to $40 (Chapel Hill), The N&O reported.
Street closures: Plan your drive
Multiple downtown streets will be closed Saturday to make room for the parade and staging. Here’s the rundown:
- Between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Hillsborough Street between West Morgan Street and St. Mary’s Street will be closed for staging. The full parade route — Hillsborough at St. Mary’s, Salisbury, Morgan, Fayetteville and Davie streets — will also be closed during this window.
- From 3:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Fayetteville Street between Davie Street and Lenoir Street is closed.
- From 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Fayetteville Street between Morgan and Davie, plus Hargett, Martin and Davie streets between Salisbury and Wilmington streets are closed.
Crossroads within one block of the parade in either direction will be detoured. Plug your destination deck into your map app before you leave, and give yourself extra time.
Real-time updates during the parade
The city of Raleigh suggests attendees sign up to get real-time updates on traffic, weather and safety. Text CANESPARADE to 888777.
The TV and streaming backup plan
You can watch the entire celebration at home. The parade will air on ABC11, ABC11.com and the ABC11 North Carolina mobile app. It will also be streamed on Spectrum, WRAL and CBS17.
Seeing the Stanley Cup
The parade is your best chance to see the Stanley Cup in Raleigh. Made of silver and nickel alloy, the Cup weighs 34.5 pounds and stands nearly 3 feet tall, according to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Renee Umsted and Twumasi Duah-Mensah contributed to this report.
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